Appeal by fired Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker in sex harassment case denied

EAST LANSING, Mich. — An appeal by former Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker of findings in a sexual harassment case that led to his firing has been denied. An attorney hired by the East Lansing school as an equity review officer said in a decision dated Wednesday that Tucker failed to provide information that … Read more

56 French stars defend actor Gerard Depardieu despite sexual misconduct allegations

PARIS — More than 50 French performers, writers and producers published an essay Tuesday defending film star and national icon Gerard Depardieu amid growing scrutiny of his behavior toward women during his five-decade career. Advocates for sexual abuse victims expressed dismay at the outpouring of support. Depardieu was handed preliminary rape and sexual assault charges … Read more

France’s president is accused of siding with Depardieu as actor faces sexual misconduct allegations

PARIS — Women’s rights activists criticized French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for appearing to take sides with actor Gérard Depardieu by saying the film star who is facing sexual misconduct allegations “makes France proud.” Speaking on Wednesday night on TV channel France 5, Macron described himself as a “big admirer” of a “great actor.” … Read more